Tyson to Shut Kansas Plant as US Beef Shortage Erodes Profits

The move adds to a series of plant shutdowns by Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods since last year as part of a broader turnaround effort. While profits at its chicken business have rebounded this year, the company’s beef operation — its largest — remains under pressure due to a severe shortage of cattle in the US.

GNT Expands Possibilities for Bright Orange Shades with Clean-Label EXBERRY Paprika Emulsion

December 4, 2024 GNT Group

EXBERRY® Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible color made from non-GMO paprika. It has a high color intensity that allows for cost-effective low usage levels and can deliver bright shades in food products including confectionery, dairy, bakery, and plant-based meat.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador

The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a warehouse and found mortadella bologna products that did not have the USDA mark of inspection.

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers

December 3, 2024 W-Cycle, Ltd.

Responding to growing demand within the food industry for sustainable alternatives, Melhoramentos is taking strides to offer packaging that’s grease-resistant, moisture-proof, and able to withstand extreme temperatures, as an efficient eco-friendly replacement for single-use plastics.

Good Meat Project Launches Good Meat Finder to Increase Transparency and Education for Consumers Who Want to Buy Local Meat 

December 2, 2024 The Good Meat Project

Good Meat Project recently launched a national, geolocating directory of farms and ranches, butcher shops, restaurants and retailers, designed to help consumers find, buy and cook meat that is aligned with their Good Meat values.  The Good Meat Finder is made possible with support from the ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming.